AR Pricing Question...

[Flintlock]

My birthday is at the end of the month, and I am considering purchasing an AR. I have already bought a lower, but I want to go ahead and buy a full rifle as well.

The local shop has plenty of AR's in stock and I was wondering about their pricing. It seems fair to me, at least in the current market. They have M&P15's as well as Bushmaster M4's and Rifles for $1195. They have DPMS M4's for $800 something, but I want something of a little higher quality. Are these good prices for these rifles or would I be better off looking elsewhere?

 

[huawilso]

I would say those are good prices considering the fret of an AWB. The Bushmaster or DPMS are good rifles. I own 4 DPMS's and a Bushmaster. My Bushmaster is in 9MM I have not had any problems with either. I would say take you pick and welcome to the black rifle craze.

 

[223 Gunner]

I either have owned or currently own all three of those brands, they are all good. If you're thinking the DPMS may not be up to quality they are. They are all mil. spec. plus I like their finish, it's a deeper black than the bushmasters. The S&W M&P is also deep black. You can't go wrong with any of the three. I have never had a problem with any of them. I have had problems with Knights Manufacturing and Olympic Arms. I would stay away from those two.

 

[G McBride]

I have a Bushmaster and have had no problems at all with mine. Like it enough that I put a new Eotech on mine. Sorry guys, old eyes and iron sights.

 

[Bronsonbull]

All of those brands you mentioned are high quality. It doesn't get much better, unless you want to spend a lot more money. Those prices are fair (seem to be pre-election). Your LGS must be a secret because all of the others are sold out or have much higher prices than those. I'd say buy one of each. Sell two on Gunbroker and you'll then have one for free

 

[Flintlock]

What is everyones opinion of the Bushmaster or M&P? Anyone prefer one over the other?

Thanks for all the help so far.

 

[Nwatson99]

What is everyones opinion of the Bushmaster or M&P? Anyone prefer one over the other?

Thanks for all the help so far.

M&P would be my suggestion between the two listed, but the DPMS is nothing to rule out or sneeze about I have several of them myself and they are top shelf rifles.

Now if you want the highest of the quality, then go with the LMT made in the communist republic or ILL.

 

[cosermann]

Those brands are all fine middle-tier ARs. I do not think I would wait until the end of the month however. Too bad your birthday wasn't in October. ;-)

AR15.COM is a good place to spend some time if you're just getting into the AR.

 

[Nwatson99]

Those brands are all fine middle-tier ARs. I do not think I would wait until the end of the month however. Too bad your birthday wasn't in October. ;-)

AR15.COM is a good place to spend some time if you're just getting into the AR.

My site is just as good for the AR15 Knowledge. AR15 Armory.com

 

[Flintlock]

Thanks for all the info. As much as I would like to get it before the inauguration, I just can't get the money together that fast. I'll take my chances.

 

[indykid]

Bushmasters are among the top rated of the ARs. At the Holt Rd show (Stout Field) there were a ton of Bushies all at $1395 or higher.

If you run across any Rock River ARs in the same price range, jump on it. They are the top rated AR. Not bad for a recent entry into the field that used to be dominated by the top rated ABC group. (Armalite, Bushmaster, Colt)

 

[maxcoen]

Those are all great AR's and seem like good prices for complete rifles. I have a RRA and a DPMS and working on another DPMS I like the DPMS best for the price.

If you want to save a few bucks just keep looking online and buy your upper and lower separate. No tax and there are still some good buys out there. Getting harder to find though.

I do think if your patient and dont need it now you could save a bunch of money in 6 months when there is no ban and all the manufactures are caught up. Or if your to worried about the ban just get ahold of another lower and wait the lower is really the "Gun" and what would be in jeapordy.

 

[VN Vet]

I saw this on GunBroker.com this evening:

Bushmaster 18 in Flat top A3 XM XM15 AR15 with a BIN price of $1,000.00. A good buy in todays market.

 

[karlsgunbunker]

AIM Surplus has some Bushmasters in stock. 1K
AIM Bushmaster 16" M4 A3 .223 Carbine Bushmaster 16" M4 A3 .223 Carbine

They also have these:
AIM Aero Precision AR57 5.7x28mm Pistol/SBR Complete Upper Half Aero Precision AR57 5.7x28mm Pistol/SBR Complete Upper Half

 

[Kopetsky11]

wheres this at i would buy a dpms m4 for 8 something anyday, especally today!! good prices on all though